H0366 Press Operator 2

RRD; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD in Brenham, Texas is seeking an experienced press operator to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain offset presses. You will handle make-ready tasks like hanging plates and installing cylinders, inspect plates for flaws, and ensure correct image positioning to meet project specs.

The role requires deep knowledge of offset printing procedures, the ability to read job specifications, perform precise press settings, and carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs while complying with safety

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and safety requirements.
• Ability to read job specifications and determine press usage and materials.
• Skilled in precise control settings and maintenance of equipment.
• Knowledge of packing pressure for printing pressure.
• Experience using a micrometer to mount and align printing plates.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment.
• Perform all make-ready tasks such as hanging plates and installing cylinders.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specs.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press and replace worn parts.
• Perform periodic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.

Tools

Micrometer

Job description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world‑wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

• The position is responsible to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment.
• Perform all make‑ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register, etc.
• Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required.
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments.
• Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully.
• Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment.
• Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
• Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run.
• Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.